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The Complete Guide to Physician Retirement Planning

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If you want to enjoy your retirement years, you’ll need to have a savings plan in place. Because doctors are some of the highest-earning Americans, most new physicians assume that saving is easy.

However, that’s not necessarily the case. Unless you establish a solid physician retirement planning strategy, you might not have enough to support yourself in your golden years. Among every age group of physicians, this is the #1 concern when surveyed according to according to recent surveys of physicians’ financial preparedness.

Physician retirement planning can be complicated. With so many options to choose from, deciding on how to invest your money can be overwhelming. From 401(k) plans to IRAs and stocks, there are many different ways to approach physician retirement planning and save for your future.

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Medical SEO: The Complete Guide for Doctors and Healthcare Practices

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Your next patient is searching for you right now. Whether they’re typing “family doctor near me,” “best orthopedic surgeon in [city],” or “what causes knee pain,” they’re starting their healthcare journey on Google — not by asking a neighbor, not by flipping through a directory, and not by calling your front desk cold. The numbers … Read more

Experts Weigh in on the Future of Healthcare in the Next 30 Years

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41 Professionals Share Their Vision for the Future of Healthcare in the Next 30 years We reached out to top professionals in the healthcare and technology arenas. Our question to them was how do they anticipate the future of healthcare to develop over the next 30 years. Will the future of healthcare be bright? We … Read more

Should You Hire an Optometrist or Ophthalmologist to Improve Patient Care?

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If you’re an ophthalmologist looking to expand your private practice, there will likely come a time when you need to hire additional staff. That could mean hiring a surgery technician, an optometrist, or another ophthalmologist like yourself.

Who you hire, an optometrist or ophthalmologist, depends on the needs of your practice and your patients. So you’ll need to determine how you want to grow your practice and how much you can afford to spend on additional resources and staff.

From salary to skills, here are some insights to help you answer the question:

Should I hire an optometrist or ophthalmologist?

Key Takeaways

  • Deciding whether to hire an optometrist or ophthalmologist depends on your practice’s goals, budget, and patient needs.
  • Ophthalmologists (MDs) can perform surgeries and treat advanced eye diseases, while optometrists (ODs) handle routine vision care and post-op follow-ups.
  • Hiring an OD typically costs less in salary and malpractice insurance but may limit the procedures your practice can offer
  • Adding another MD can expand surgical capacity, reduce wait times, and increase overall revenue.
  • Alternative roles—such as medical assistants, ophthalmic nurses, or surgical techs—can also support your growing practice without adding another doctor to payroll.
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